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B.S.-M.D. Program

 

The University of Maryland School of Medicine alongside The A. James Clark School of Engineering and the College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences at the University of Maryland are excited to announce the launch of the B.S.-M.D. Program, a dual program that prepares highly motivated undergraduate students majoring in engineering, computer science, or math to excel in medical school.

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The University of Maryland B.S.-M.D. program prepares highly motivated undergraduate students majoring in engineering or data science fields to excel in medical school. BS-MD students participate in structured service and clinical activities, along with medically related research with their cohort, which will cultivate a sense of service, community, and innovation in the students. 

Throughout the program, students will be able to gain:

B.S.-M.D. students engage as a cohort in a coordinated service project that benefits marginalized populations. This will be a critical step in preparing the students as future clinicians whose mission is to serve patients

Students gain clinical experience by shadowing a clinician or serving as a scribe during one summer in the program. The program will place students with clinicians at UMB to observe them in their role of serving patients.

Students will be matched with faculty mentors and will conduct a one-year research experience. The research projects will have a clinical impact and should be related to engineering or data science. At the end of the experience, students will present their research to all cohorts of the B.S.-M.D. program.

Program Highlights

  • Admit students of extraordinary quality and transition all BS-MD students to medical school.
  • Engage B.S.-M.D. students in high-quality data science and engineering research experiences.
  • Prepare B.S.-M.D. students to work against health disparities and biases in technology and medicine.
  • Create a cohort-based community in which B.S.-M.D. students feel that they belong and are motivated to contribute to their community.

Upon completion of the program, B.S.-M.D. students will be able to:

  • Articulate the potential impact of technology and data science innovations on patient health.
  • Conduct independent research, interpret experimental results, and articulate the potential impact of their research on patients.
  • Draw upon clinical and service experiences to understand the value of empathy in working with patients.
  • Guard against the impacts of health disparities and biases in technology and medicine.

Admission

Admission is competitive and will only be offered on a selective basis. Students apply to the B.S.-M.D. Program by June 1 following their first year at UMD. Applicants must be majoring in engineering, computer science, or math. The application will consist of the following materials: 
  • Unofficial transcript 
  • Two letters of recommendation from instructors at UMD evaluating the likelihood to excel in the program
  • Statement about the student’s motivation for attending medical school
  • Statement about the student’s interest in engineering and data science and willingness to pursue research in this field.
  • Description of previous activities and service experiences
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Program Requirements
 

To be eligible for admission to the Doctor of Medicine at UMB, B.S.-M.D. students must fulfill the following requirements:

  • Participate in and complete of all of the program’s activities and experiences
  • Complete of all the standard required and recommended premedical coursework.
  • Graduate with a B.S. degree in engineering or computer science with a cumulative G.P.A. of 3.5 or higher.
  • Apply to medical school using the AMCAS Program.

 

Doctor of Medicine

The University of Maryland Doctor of Medicine Program provides an inclusive learning environment that develops leaders in medicine who strive to improve the health and well-being of patients and communities through high-quality and equitable patient care, research, education, and engagement in a culturally relevant and socially responsible manner. 

Its vision is to create an environment where a diverse student body has the opportunity and support to achieve at the highest levels in all areas and missions of careers in medicine.

Learn More

                                Ian White
                                B.S.-M.D. Program Co-Director | Professor
                                Associate Chair and Director of Undergraduate Studies

                                301-405-6230 | ianwhite@umd.edu
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For more information, email bs-md@umd.edu.

 

                      Nitin Seam
                      B.S.-M.D. Program Co-Director | Assistant Dean for
                      Innovation and Educational Technologies
                      Chief for Education Division of Pulmonary,
                      Critical Care and Sleep Medicine

                                

 

 


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